The action packed Faust vs Kiladze fight saw five knockdowns in less than two rounds as Viktor Faust (9-0, 7 KOs) remained unbeaten via second-round TKO over a game Iago Kiladze (30-6, 11 KOs).
“I felt very confident in the fight,” said Faust. “This was a great win for my career. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I’m proud of this victory today.”
In a wild first round that saw both men hit the canvas, Faust struck first, connecting on a left hook that dropped Kiladze less than a minute into the round. With Faust looking to finish the fight quickly, Kiladze unloaded a missile counter right hand that sent Faust tumbling into the ropes and to the mat.
The first round action was not over yet, as Faust would go on to score a second knockdown in the round, again connecting with a clean left hook. In round two, the fireworks continued, with Kiladze striking first via another counter right hand that dropped Faust.
Despite the onslaught, Faust was able to return fire once again, landing a left hand-right hook combination that put Kiladze on the mat for the third time in the fight. This time, referee Samuel Burgos waved off the bout at 1:44 into round, ending the fight to the disgust of Kiladze, who pleaded to continue after the fight was called.
“The stoppage was definitely unexpected, but from the way things were going, it was inevitable,” said Faust.
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Good ref. The man went to the side instead of walking forward. If ref let fight go on an he got hurt. Different story.
Good action still. Full of bombs
Regardless of your emotions, Thou Shalt Not Disrespect the Referee by slapping at him, and this, even more than Kiladze being wobbly, I believe made the ref call the fight. Ref even asked him after the slap, what the hell is wrong with you ? What was wrong, was his breaking the commandment. I think it was the right call regardless of the action leading up to it. Boxers can’t shove, slap, hit, and disrespect the ref. period. It isn’t a matter of the ref being alright, but the disrespect shown. Does a boxer have to connect hard and knock out the ref to justify calling the fight ? No way.
Awful stoppage, that refs ego is at out of control!!!
The Saudi need to make a rematch of this. Referee really, really messed up.